Newspapers / The Carolina Indian Voice … / Nov. 22, 2001, edition 1 / Page 4
Part of The Carolina Indian Voice (Pembroke, N.C.) / About this page
This page has errors
The date, title, or page description is wrong
This page has harmful content
This page contains sensitive or offensive material
Chamber Recognizes Senior Students of Excellence Seniors from five of PSRC's si\ high schools were recognized ai the meeting of the Public Schools of Robeson Counts Board of Education on November 5. 2001 Students were highlighted based on their leadership and service activities in their schools and their communities. Nancy PSRC. presented chamber representatives and students. The Students of Excellence initiative is a collaborative effort w ith the local chambers and the public schools. Each chamber selects a student from among applications submitted from the high school in their area: students who apply must have at least a 3.0 grade point average. Each chamber honors their student with a plaque and other rewards for their meritorious service and achievement Recognized from Purneil Swett High School was Tyson Meadors who recently attained Morehead Scholarship finalist status. As co-captain of the football team, he commands several positions: running back, quarterback. kicker, kick returned, and outside linebacker. He is also captain of the varsity wrestling team and is a participant in varsitv tennis and var' sity track Ranked number one in his senior class, Meadors currently is the Student Council president, is a performer with the Drama Club, is captain of the Quiz Bowl Team, and a member of the National Honor Society. In his community, he serves as a peer tutor and math tutor for at risk children. After graduation from college. Meadors wants to attend law school and ultimately become a Supreme Court Justice. He views success as "a combination of material and personal achievements, living life up to par with personal standard, and I e= ' - ? seizing the opportunity to both give and receive love, friendship, and happiness among friends and family " His award was presented by Teresa Gummings representing the Pembroke Chamber of Commerce Margaret Ann Gane was recognized from l.umberton High School and her award was presented by Billye Amnions of the Luniberton Chamber Gane is Student Body president. Captain of the Varsity Soccer Team and the Varsitv Tennis Team, and President ofthe French Club. She is a member of the Science Club, the Beta Club, and the National Honor Society She served as a class Marshal and is ranked number six in her class. In her community. Gane is vers active, volunteering at the Robeson County Humane Society Animal Shelter and as a student teacher at Tanglewood and J. C. Hargrave Elementary Schools. Additionally, she is president of her Youth Group at church. Gane plans to pursue a career in teaching which she v ievvs "as a self-rewarding profession through which I can better my own life..." She defines success as "learning to appreciate the value of self and other human beings," Raymond Johnson ofthe Fairmont Chamber of Commerce presented the award to Tracie Oxendine of Fairmont High School. Oxendine is extremely active in the JROTC at her school, serving as Public Affairs Officer, as squad leader and assistant commander for the Drill Team, and as Guard and Commander of the Color Guard. Oxendine is active with the Yearbook Staff and is coeditor of the school newspaper. She visits rest homes, buys holiday gifts for chosen elders, and has participated in donation drives for the New York victims and for the homeless people in her community. Oxendine plans lo seek a degree in Criminal Justice and then purse a career as a lawyer in the United States Air Force, possibly as a Judge Advocate General. Oxendine is ranked number six in her class, and even with her wealth of school and community activities, she maintains a weighted GPA of 4.170. She believes that success "is attained only by means of strong self-determination..." W ith his award presented b> Doris McLean of the St. Pauls Chamber. Nunzio Accetturo was named the Student of Excellence form St. Pauls High. As a senior, his goal is to graduate w ith honors and w ith North Carolina Scholar status, and then pursue a career in teaching history Accetturo is involved in various activ ities in his school and community. He is a member of the Future Farmers of America, the Varsity Tennis Team, and the Golf Team where he received the Sportsmanship Award. Other awards include Who's Who Among American High School Students and the Summer Rew ards Program. As president of the Student Government Association and as Sergeant-at-Arms for his Senior Class. Accetturo demostrates his leadership skills and supports the athletic program as statistician and reporter for the basketball teams and as Student Sports Information Director. With his community, Accetturo is active in his church through the Youth Choir. The Royal Rangers, and the Destined Drama Team. He has worked in fund raisers for the Cancer Society, the Cystic Fibrosis foundation. St. Judes Children's Hospital, and the Multiple Sclerosis Society. Currently he volunteers for the Hope Mills Fire Department and the Dive Team. With only one dive to achieve scuba certification, he plans to be of greater assistance in the future. Accetturo believe's that "success cannot accurately be measured and should never be overlooked." Fran Ray of the Red Springs Chamber of Commerce proudly presented awards to Shari Brockington and Jennifer Key. recipients who were tied in their assessments by the Chamber members. Brockington can boast membership in the SADD Club, the Beta Club, the Inspirational Choir, the concert Band, the Marching Band where she is captain, and the Mu Alpha Theta Club. She is also a Varsity Cheerleader. Serving as a Junior Usher and a Junior Choir member in her church and volunteering at local rest homes as well as tutoring at Peterson Elementary School are just two examples of her service in her community'. Brockington plans to become a math teacher and pursue her Master's degree. She defines success as "completing goals and tasks in my life." Jennifer Key is also active in activities at Red Springs High School. She is president of Mu Alpha Theta Club and Senior Section Advisor of Journalism and is a member of the Beta Club, the Debutante Club, and the newspaper staff. In her church, she participated in the Youth Drama Club, the Youth Puppeteers, the Acteens Program, and the Youth and Adult Choirs. Key plans a career as a pediatrician, p goal which requires an action plan which is "based on determination and positive influences." She feels that" a strong belief in self and a positive attitude are keys to success." All Student of Excellence recipients are recognized at thfeir individual schools, at their area Chamber of Commerce meetings, and officially at the Board of Education presentations. Palmer Prevention, Inc 208 Main Street Pembroke, NC 28372 522-0421 Stop it Before it Starts! Prevention Works! . Our Services Are FREE Christmas Craft Show and Sale A Christmas Craft Show arid Sale, sponsored by the Robeson County Center of the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service and the Robeson County Extension and Community Association, will be held Friday, December 7. from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event will be held at the O.R Owens Agriculture Center, Highway 72 West (west of Exit 17, off 1-95), Lumberton. According to Phyllis Hunt, Extension and Community Association Coordinator with the Robeson County Center of the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service, ADMISSION WILL BE FREE. Crafters from Robeson and neighboring counties will offer qualityhandcrafted items for sale. Lunch and baked goods will also be available. . For more information contact the Cooperative Extension Service at (910) 671-3276. Employment and program opportunities are offered to all people regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. Native American The NC.lndian Cultural Center will sponsor a Native American Dance Class for anyone interested in learning to dance. Classes will be held Thursdays from 7:00 p.m. til 9:00 Dance Class p.m. All ages are welcome, however, younger children must be accompanied by an adult. For more information contact NC1CC at (910) 521-2433. SOUTHEASTERN Ntt REGIONAL << 3^ MEDICAL CENTER Neighbors Caring For Neighbors I , "If I was a patient, 1 t I'd rather have it be here in my I backyard 1 than go4g<r^ tha? I somewhere they don't know you."" "As Mayor of Fairmont. I've met all kinds of people Friends and strangers. The people at Southeastern have been a vital part of my life. A few years back. I lost my wife and daughter to cancer Southeastern worked hard to keep them on Earth, but they had to go. The people there are some of the best I've ever met I couldn't ask for better service. I'm living witness that people care." Southeastern Regional Medical Center Lumberton 910-671-5000 www.srmc org Deaths & Funerals Thurmun (i. Loeklear Shannon, jVC-Thunnan G Cochlear " V of 4 36 Kacqulutn Road died Thursday. November 15. ai Southeastern Regional Medical Center The funeral w us held Sunday. November IS. at 2 pin at Family Worship Center in I umberton with the Revs Clco Norton. Donald and Mike McKiruion olficiuiing Burial followed at the Tamtb Worship Center I le was preceded in death b\ Ins parents. Mr D 1. l.ocklcai and Mrs Susie l.oeklear Surviving are his eoinpanton. Mart l.oeklear. five sons. Gerald Cochlear of Lumberton. Bobby l.oeklear. Tommy Loeklear and Willie l.oeklear. all of Shannon and Harold l.oeklear of Cumber Bridge, two daughters. Betty Jones and Gail l.oeklear. both of Shannon, a brother. Roy Cochlear of Pembroke, three sisters. Thelma Cochlear and Cdna Bry ant of St Pauls, and Hrma () vend me of Pembroke.. eighteen grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren Pearl McGirt Shannon, A'C-Pearl McGirt. 77, of 628 Fodiesville Road, died Friday at her home The funeral was held Sunduy at God's Holy Assembly Church with the Revs 1 ledrlck 1 lones. Mike Cummings. Jim Butler. Donald Chavis. Tracy Scott and Wanda Hardin officiating Burial followed in the church cemetery She is survived by her husband. Winford McGirt of Shannon, a son. Winford Kevin McGirt of Shannon, two daughters, Linda McGirt Cochlear ofCaurinburg and Glinda McGirt Dial of Shannon: a brother. Shelby Loeklear of Shannon, three sisters, Eva Chavis, Bertha Me Wilktns and Naomi Cochlear, all of Shannon: seven grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren Derrick Dean "Pike" "Mack" Loeklear Fairmont, A/C-Derrick Dean "Pike" "Mack" Cochlear. 20, of 410 Miller Road, died Saturdav at McCeod Regional Medical Center in Florence. SC. . The funeral was held Wednesday. November 20, at the Raynham Assembly of God with the Revs. Terry Oxendine Phyllis Bollinger, Johnie Chavis and Kenny Mitchell officiating. Burial followed in Raynham Cemetery. Loeklear was born in Robeson County February 10, 1981. He graduated from South Robeson High School in 1999. He was a farmer and a life member of Ravnham Assembly of God. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Clyde and Vertic Loeklear. Sun t\ ing art' his parents, Gerald and Donna l.oeklear ol the home, two brothers. Frankie l ane l.oeklear and line Wayne l.oeklear. both of the home, and his paternal grandparents, l.acv and Beulah l.oeklear of Rowland H lllie Rufus Hell Sr. I.umhertun, A/C'-Willie Rufus Bell Si 77. of 152 Bowman Road, died Salurdav at Southeastern Regional Center Hie funeral was held Tuesday. November 20. at Liberty Holiness Chureh with the Revs Melvin Bell. Ronald l.oeklear and Ilarvcy L I.oekleai ollieiating Burial followed in New Point Baptist Chureh Cemetery Bell was a truek driver He was a member of Liberty Holiness Chureh where he served as assistant treasurer 1 le worked with FCX for twenty y ears and was u carpenter He was pieeeded in death by his parents. Will and Janie Bryant Bell and a son. Willie Rufus Bell Jr Surviving are his wife. Bernice Oxcndinc Bell of the home; two sons. Willie Rav Bell and Orlando Bell, both of the home, three daughters. Gladys Fields. Marlene l.oeklear and Darlene Hunt, all of Lumberton. a sister. Bessie Strickland of Clio. SC. ten grandchildren, and ten great grandchildren . Edna E. Rnzman Salisbury A'C'-lidna J-. Bo/man . 05. of Upper Fairmont. Mary land died Wednesday . November 14. 2001 at the. Waterv iew Health Care Center in Salisbury. Born in Pembroke. NC she was the daughter of the late Rev Rufus and Deborah Lynn Lovvry Woodell. Her husband. Dewey Kdvvard Bo/man preceded he r in death ' Mrs Bo/man was a housewife and mother, a college 1 lislory teacher, avid sewer and donated her time to churches She was an American Indian. l.umbee Indian Tribe, which is the largest tribe west of the Mississippi She was a relative of LI vis PresleyShe is survived by six children, liarl Bozman. Irene Cooper, and Dewey 1: Bozman Jr., all of Baltimore, William Rufus Bozman of Upper Fairmont, Christine Bozman Smith of Salisbury and Robert Bozman of Princess Anne; twelve grandchildren, nine great grandchildren and 14 great-great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews She was preceded in death by four sisters and three brothers. A grave side service was held on Friday, November 16, at 11 a.m. in Beechwood Cemetery in Princess Anne. Chickweed Healing Salve Good For Skin Cancer, Babji Diaper Rash, Son Throat, Cud, Banu, Poison Iry, Dry and Chapped Shin, To Sme A Tea. I All Natural Salve SmiChec^^lTef^der To: Made By Cold Infusion CHS (1) 4-oz. tin container '12 + '5.00 S&H 202 Rosenburger Road (2) 4-oz. tin containers '20 +15.00 S&H Madison, IN 47250 Dealer Inquires Welcome 7"?'' OOO*244-2573 Testimonial: / had skin cancer on my leg about the size of a dime. It had grown very fast and was infected. With daily use of Chickweed Healing Salve the whole thing disappeared within 2 weeks without leaving a scar. Sheila Holbrook. 812-352-0330 testimonial: I had psoriasis for 50 years and nothing would help. I put Chickweed Healing Salve on it and it cleaned up overnight. Overland Park. KS 913-262-3333 T~ tl/Qr iZs ic"* feV For people who have to deal with the harsh realities of life, Volunteers of America is there to help. We work in communities across the country providing emergency shelter, and services to homeless individuals and families. The need is great. And we are there to offer support and compassion to help return people to self-sufficiency. Find out how you can help. < Call 1.800.899.0089 or visit www.volunteersofamerica.org. Volunteers Y of America* There are no limits to caring.
The Carolina Indian Voice (Pembroke, N.C.)
Standardized title groups preceding, succeeding, and alternate titles together.
Nov. 22, 2001, edition 1
4
Click "Submit" to request a review of this page. NCDHC staff will check .
0 / 75